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Gray Jays Hanging out With Bears Every morning this summer when we head out to check on Grinder and Coola in the Grizzly Bear Habitat we are greeted with a familiar call as the Gray Jays that are living around the habitat come over to see if we are going to drop any food when we feed the Grizzly Bears.Gray Jays, or Whiskey Jacks as they are commonly referred to, often hang around areas of high

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Common Ravens - Frequent Visitors to Grizzly Bear Refuge Every day around feeding time we see black wings approaching the Grizzly Bear Habitat.  Several Common Ravens, Corvus corax, fly in to see what's on the menu today.  In the wild it is not uncommon to see a murder of Common Ravens following Grizzly Bears around and picking up their leftovers.  They are bold enough to even steal the food

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the Peak of Grouse Mountain. Rain didn't stop individual and relay team Seak The Peakers enduring a fun but grueling 1,245 ft elevation gain and uphill trek in an effort to raise valuable funds for Rethink Breast Cancer. This year's Seek the Peak winner, 21-year old Sean Stephens-Whale, was only 10 seconds short of the race record, set in 2006, with a time of 1:24:18. Also, among the participants

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, there was so much to see and the hours spent were enjoyed immensely. A perfect Vancouver day, sunny, clear, the views of the city were spectacular. The Skyride up was exciting for all four of us, swinging while passing the towers delighted Hailee (the birthday girl), especially the second tower’s swing - like a ride in itself for her! I have to confess enjoying an ice cream was one of the first things

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Wind Turbine Generator Commissioning Complete The Eye of the Wind has the potential to start generating power. It’s a nice feeling - the commissioning of our wind turbine generator is complete and The Eye of the Wind now officially has the potential to start producing power. As excited as we are, we have to wait for a few more upgrades at our point of connection before we take that final step to

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One Climb Registration Opens for 2015 Mark your calendar, because June 7th is the third annual Whistler Water One Climb on the Grouse Grind. One Climb aims to emulate the daily struggle that some people have to go through, just to collect clean water. 100% of all funds raised will support Free The Children’s special project in Kipsongol, Kenya, where thousands of people lack access to clean

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Grouse Mountain's 84th downhill season Grouse Mountain ushers in the 84th Downhill SeasonParadise Bowl opens at 4pm for snow lovers to get winter underway November 19, 2010, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C. – Winter has arrived early at the Peak of Vancouver, precipitating the 84th Downhill Season opening at 4pm today . The ongoing snowfall, and colder temperatures ideal for snowmaking

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brought in new flurries with 6 centimetres of snowfall this week and more on the way as colder temperatures settle in.Locals are familiar with weather spells that routinely test their resolve, and winter enthusiasts can take to the slopes at Grouse Mountain confident they will find runs and trails to enjoy. The renewal of colder precipitation now provides greater access to the already open ski area, and

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Dare to Make Summer 2012 Remarkable Tandem Paragliding from the Peak of Grouse Mountain Are you looking for a remarkable experience to make summer 2012 unforgettable? Think paragliding at Grouse Mountain. A tandem paraglide experience with North Shore Paragliding will have you soaring as you fly with an experienced pilot from the Peak of Grouse Mountain to your landing point at Cleveland Park

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Seafood smarts win top honours Where Vancouver recognizes Grouse Mountain fine dining with Critics Choice Award June 1, 2010, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, B.C, – Conscientious diners can take to higher ground to enjoy aquatic fare sustainably sourced and exquisitely served in The Observatory fine dining restaurant. Where Vancouver magazine recognized The Observatory’s superb seafood

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